Fires in the Mirror Modified Worksheet
Gilberto Delrio Vives
Based on your viewing of the entire youtube version of Fires in the Mirror which was created from the play for presentation on television, answer the following questions:
1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The stasis of the play is the constant hatred between the blacks and the Jews. The play is set in Crown Heights NY, 1991. A 7yr old black kid is accidentally run over by a drunk jJewishdriver. Due to the hatred already in place, a Jewish man is stabbed to death in revenge for the death of the small child.
The stasis of the play is the constant hatred between the blacks and the Jews. The play is set in Crown Heights NY, 1991. A 7yr old black kid is accidentally run over by a drunk Jewish driver. Due to the hatred already in place, a Jewish man is stabbed to death in revenge for the death of the small child.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion happens when we first hear about the riots going on in crown heights. By learning this information, the play is set in motion.
The intrusion happens when we first hear about the riots going on in crown heights. By learning this information, the play is set in motion.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor of this play is that all the characters are played by the same woman throughout the play.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question of the play is, will there ever be peace between both minority groups long enough to let justice prevail on the murder of that young kid?
The dramatic question of the play is, will there ever be peace between both minority groups long enough to let justice prevail on the murder of that young kid?
5. In your opinion what is the most theatrical segment of the video version of the play and explain why do you think it is so powerful?
The most dramatic segment of the video was when I heard from the father of the deceased child. Having the father speak was a very powerful moment for me because I attempted to step into his shoes and feel his pain since I have a young child and could not imagine losing him like that.
6. List some of the themes of the play.
Hatred, racism, poverty, inequality, injustice.
Hatred, racism, poverty, inequality, injustice.
7. Television allows the actress to create mini sets, a variety of lighting effects, and detailed costume pieces for the presentation of her many characters, not to mention graphic footage of the actual events in Crown Heights. This is frankly not possible to accomplish on the stage which requires that the action move rapidly between one scene and the other leaving little if any time for a change of dress, settings, lights, and props. Describe some of the varieties of these production details that struck you as particularly effective.
I felt the backgrounds used in every scene really gave me the perspective of seeing a new person, even though it was the same actress. By changing costumes and voices, the actress literally transformed and was able to give me the impression of seeing someone new. By making sudden changes, I was not bothered or fatigued with seeing the same face over and over.
Gilberto Delrio Vives
Based on your viewing of the entire youtube version of Fires in the Mirror which was created from the play for presentation on television, answer the following questions:
1. Describe the stasis in the play: where, when, who, what, etc. in a paragraph.
The stasis of the play is the constant hatred between the blacks and the Jews. The play is set in Crown Heights NY, 1991. A 7yr old black kid is accidentally run over by a drunk jJewishdriver. Due to the hatred already in place, a Jewish man is stabbed to death in revenge for the death of the small child.
The stasis of the play is the constant hatred between the blacks and the Jews. The play is set in Crown Heights NY, 1991. A 7yr old black kid is accidentally run over by a drunk Jewish driver. Due to the hatred already in place, a Jewish man is stabbed to death in revenge for the death of the small child.
2. What is the intrusion?
The intrusion happens when we first hear about the riots going on in crown heights. By learning this information, the play is set in motion.
The intrusion happens when we first hear about the riots going on in crown heights. By learning this information, the play is set in motion.
3. What is the unique factor?
The unique factor of this play is that all the characters are played by the same woman throughout the play.
4. What is the dramatic question that should be answered by the end of the play?
The dramatic question of the play is, will there ever be peace between both minority groups long enough to let justice prevail on the murder of that young kid?
The dramatic question of the play is, will there ever be peace between both minority groups long enough to let justice prevail on the murder of that young kid?
5. In your opinion what is the most theatrical segment of the video version of the play and explain why do you think it is so powerful?
The most dramatic segment of the video was when I heard from the father of the deceased child. Having the father speak was a very powerful moment for me because I attempted to step into his shoes and feel his pain since I have a young child and could not imagine losing him like that.
6. List some of the themes of the play.
Hatred, racism, poverty, inequality, injustice.
Hatred, racism, poverty, inequality, injustice.
7. Television allows the actress to create mini sets, a variety of lighting effects, and detailed costume pieces for the presentation of her many characters, not to mention graphic footage of the actual events in Crown Heights. This is frankly not possible to accomplish on the stage which requires that the action move rapidly between one scene and the other leaving little if any time for a change of dress, settings, lights, and props. Describe some of the varieties of these production details that struck you as particularly effective.
I felt the backgrounds used in every scene really gave me the perspective of seeing a new person, even though it was the same actress. By changing costumes and voices, the actress literally transformed and was able to give me the impression of seeing someone new. By making sudden changes, I was not bothered or fatigued with seeing the same face over and over.